If my child has an unacceptable level of unauthorised absence, what can I expect to happen?

• You will be contacted by the school, either by telephone, letter and/or visit to your home in order that the level of, and reasons for, your child’s absence can be discussed with you.
• A plan of action will be compiled that is aimed at helping you improve your child’s school attendance.
• A failure to comply with any such plan without a valid reason will, if your child’s school attendance does not improve, result in a referral being made to the local authority who will aim to support you in ensuring your child attends school regularly.
• Further poor school attendance by your child may result in legal action being taken against you by the local authority.
• You may initially be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice (fine) after first being given a written warning.